Programs, Speakers, Upcoming Events

**November 3: The ripple effect of

encouragement: Helping people find

their way. Presenter: Megan Shaffer

November 7: 9th Annual BCNOC Camel Races

See article above

**November 10: Quarterly NOW Meeting

New Optimist Wanted

Facilitator: Patti Krenz, BCNOC Members

November 16: 34th Season Travelogue Series

See article below

**November 17: No speaker, Board meeting

**November 18: Trial Breakfast Meeting

Bob Evens, Wilder Rd, Bay City, 7:30-8:30

November 18: Bay City Noon Optimist Club's

Children's Birthday Party at the

Good Samaritan Rescue Mission

**November 24: Jerry Metzmaker

Positive somebody. (More Info to come)

November 29: Fellowship

Members and Family Christmas Party

Bangor Township Hall

************************************************************

Please Note!: Meetings going forward will be held at Paul Davis Restoration, 701 Salzburg Ave, Bay City

**Regular Scheduled Meeting

BCNOC: (Bay City Noon Optimist Club)

**October 6: Rick Hayman

Bay City City Manager

October 6: Fellowship. Officer Installation

"G's" Pizzeria. 5:30 Fellowship, 6: 00 Dinner

2026-2027 BCNOC President Patti Krenz

**October 13: Brad Risch, Local Author

of children's Book: Poppy's Red Wagon

October 17: Trunk or Treat'.

Boys and Girls Club: 11:00 - 1:30

YMCA: 6:00 - 8:00

**October 20: Delta College Planetarium

The BUS Fund. Tim Murray, presenter October 21: BCNOC Children's Birthday Party

Good Samaritan Rescue Mission

**October 27: Library Millage. Kirsten Wellnitz

BCNOC Board Meeting

**October 28: Trial Breakfast Meeting

Bob Evens, Wilder Rd, Bay City

7:30am to 8:30 am

October 31: Happy Spook Day

**********************************************

Please Note!: Meetings going forward will be held at Paul Davis Restoration, 701 Salzburg Ave, Bay City

**Regular Scheduled Meeting

BCNOC: (Bay City Noon Optimist Club)

If you wish to be a speaker at one of our luncheons, or for general information, click here

Bay City Noon Optimist Club 2026 Annual Camel Races

The Bay City Noon Optimist Club's 9th Annual Camel Race was a total success!! on November 7th 2026, 200 camel race Enthusiasts joined us at "Our Lady Czestochwa Parish Hall" for an evening of Food, Door Prizes, Refreshments and some friendly Wagering on 9 "Wooden" Camels. Net proceeds from this event goes to help the Boys and Girls Club Great Lakes Bay Region, Santa House, and the numerous programs of the Bay City Noon Optimist Club that help the youth of our community. This event is licenced by the Michigan State Lottery Commision.

photos from the 2026 Camel races

2026-2027 Travelogue Series At The Bay City State Theatre

Rick Steve's Europe: A Symphonic Journey

November 16, 2026

Join Rick and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra on a spectacular musical journey through Europe. This unique special blends powerful Romantic-era anthems from composers like Strauss, Grieg, and Verdi with breathtaking visuals and Rick's cultural insights. Experience Europe's history, the passion for freedom, and the spirit of unity across borders. Perfect for lovers of music, history, and travel.

2026-2027 travelogue show line up and this seasons show sponsors